Had a TRK replacement Oct. 2018. Was recovering well when in late December knee started swelling and becoming a bit red on the left side.
Had aspiration in early January and two days later went into surgery to remove and replace some parts. Came home and for the next 7 weeks had a PICC line with IVs twice a day.
Infection did not clear up so next step is another aspiration and these results will be sent to three different labs to identify specific bacteria causing this. After it’s cleared up on to revision with antibiotic block, more IVs and eventually another knee replacement. I feel good about what I’ve been told and believe me checked with another surgeons.
Anything I might have missed before we proceed later this month?
Had aspiration in early January and two days later went into surgery to remove and replace some parts. Came home and for the next 7 weeks had a PICC line with IVs twice a day.
Infection did not clear up so next step is another aspiration and these results will be sent to three different labs to identify specific bacteria causing this. After it’s cleared up on to revision with antibiotic block, more IVs and eventually another knee replacement. I feel good about what I’ve been told and believe me checked with another surgeons.
Anything I might have missed before we proceed later this month?